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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.95, 1,717.43 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.95, 1,717.43 and 323.12 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.95 : 1,717.43 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.95/1,717.43 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.95x = 1,717.43 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.95x = 554,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,925.78/1,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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